Sacred Valley Maras Moray & Salt Mines Private Tour

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About this activity

Discover the beauty and history of the Sacred Valley on this private full-day tour that visits Chinchero, Maras, Moray, the salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Enjoy a personalized experience with a professional local guide, comfortable private transportation, and time to explore each site at your own pace. Visit a traditional textile center in Chinchero, admire the breathtaking landscapes of Maras, and learn about the unique circular terraces of Moray. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking culture, nature, and an authentic Andean experience.

Visit Chinchero, known for its Andean weaving traditions and Inca ruins.

Explore the Maras Salt Mines, a spectacular site with more than 3,000 salt pools.

Learn about the impressive circular agricultural terraces of Moray.

Comfortable private transportation with flexible time at each attraction.

Ideal for families, couples, and travelers who prefer a private experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Choquequirao Cusco Trek

Ages: Youth (10–18 years) · Adults (19–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private transportation
Included: Professional driver guide.

Not included

Not included: Salt Mines Ticket S/20.00 soles per person.
Not included: Tourist tickets S/70.00 soles per person.
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero

50 min Admission not included

We pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, then we will go to the town of Chinchero, which is located about 45 minutes from the city of Cusco, in this Inca town we will visit one of the textile centers where we will see the demonstration of dyeing of alpaca wool with natural dyes as it was done in Inca times opting for the natural colors of plants and some minerals, after seeing this demonstration we will visit the Inca citadel of Chinchero where we will see palaces, temples, agricultural terraces among others .
Salinas de Maras

30 min Admission not included

After visiting the archaeological zone of Chinchero, 25 minutes away we will visit the 3000 famous salt mines pools where we see how people harvest salt as it was done in the time of the Incas.
Maras Moray Tours

30 min Admission not included

After exploring the salt mines, we will visit Moray, one of the agricultural experimentation centers of Inca times, this place is well known for the large number of microclimates that each Inca platform has from the upper part to the lower part.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

one hour Admission not included

About 45 minutes from Moray is Ollantaytambo an Inca citadel that shows us one of the most impressive megalithic works of Inca time, with lithic blocks that weigh between 80 to 100 tons, we will also have the opportunity to visit the famous astronomical temple dedicated to the Sun God. .
Parque Arqueologico Pisac

one hour Admission not included

After this place 30 minutes away is the town of Urubamba where we will give a 45 stop minute to have lunch, after this place we will visit the archeological zone of Pisaq, with temples palaces, agricultural terraces, and others, after this place we will return to the city of Cusco.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia
Hotel Warani
San Agustin Plaza
San Agustin International Hotel
Casa Hanna Colonial
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
Tecte Guest House
Hotel Marqueses
Hotel Taypikala Cusco
Qorikoyllur Hostal
Tupac Yupanqui Hotel

and 124 more pickup points

We will pick you up from any hotel of Cusco city to the indicated hour in the itinerary.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.